What is it?

Spider therapy involves using bungees, a special belt, a spider cage and sometimes a harness to allow a child to practise functional tasks such as standing, walking, sit to stand transitions, and much more.

Who can use it?

The equipment is supportive enough to allow any young person to enjoy freedom of movement without support from another person. Children who are unable independently sit or stand can enjoy a facilitated form of walking on the treadmill.

What are the benefits?

• Strengthens weak muscles

• Allows for functional task practise

• Allows children to weight-bear (which is beneficial for strength and bone density)

• Can be adapted in a multitude of ways to help progress exercises as children get stronger